Regret — we all experience it at one point or another, and nothing stirs up remorse quite like a bad tattoo. An estimated 32% of people in the United States have a tattoo, and about one-quarter of them may end up regretting their funny tattoos or wanting them removed.

Before getting a tattoo, most of us spend a long time picking the design, consulting with the tattoo artist, and choosing the perfect spot for our body art. The lesser part of the people get drunk, find a guitar string, some fountain pen ink, and presto — they now have a truly regrettable tattoo.

As far as we can tell there will never be a lack of tattoo fails nor a shortage of people willing to share their ugly tattoos. Bored Panda has added a new list of bad tattoos that either didn’t go as planned or will make you question what goes through people’s minds. 

From bad artists who didn’t quite nail it to bizarre artistic choices, scroll down below to see these cautionary tales of the worst tattoos ever!

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Nice Tattoo, Dave

Nice Tattoo, Dave

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    This Guy's Haircut

    This Guy's Haircut

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    #3

    Today I Learned That My Friend's Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"

    Today I Learned That My Friend's Chinese Tattoo Literally Means "Turkey Sandwich"

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    #4

    For Real, Man?

    For Real, Man?

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    #5

    "It's Is My Life" - Jon Bovi

    "It's Is My Life" - Jon Bovi

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    #6

    Roar

    Roar

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    #7

    This Tiger Though

    This Tiger Though

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    #8

    Definitely Fits Here

    Definitely Fits Here

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    #11

    I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This

    I Don't Even Have The Words To Explain This

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    #12

    This Tattoo Was Apparently Supposed To Be Of “Stars”

    This Tattoo Was Apparently Supposed To Be Of “Stars”

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    #13

    Maximum Facepalm

    Maximum Facepalm

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    #14

    Third Into Fourth Always Gives Me Trouble

    Third Into Fourth Always Gives Me Trouble

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    #15

    Eminem Or M&M?

    Eminem Or M&M?

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    #16

    Back Of The Head Tattoo

    Back Of The Head Tattoo

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    #17

    Close, But Not Close Enough

    Close, But Not Close Enough

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    #18

    Turtle Head

    Turtle Head

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    #19

    The Bananas Threw Me For A Loop

    The Bananas Threw Me For A Loop

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    #20

    Incredible Angelina's Jolie Portrait

    Incredible Angelina's Jolie Portrait

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    #21

    A Facebook Friend Wanted A Very Specific Tattoo, I Think The Artist Really Nailed It

    A Facebook Friend Wanted A Very Specific Tattoo, I Think The Artist Really Nailed It

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    #22

    So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother

    So My Buddy's Step Sister Got A Tattoo Of Her Mother

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    #23

    This Guy Got A Sunglasses Tattoo On His Face

    This Guy Got A Sunglasses Tattoo On His Face

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    #24

    Money Talks

    Money Talks

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    #25

    The Girl With The Vegan Tattoo

    The Girl With The Vegan Tattoo

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    #26

    My Poor Drunken Choice

    My Poor Drunken Choice

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    #27

    I Don't Even

    I Don't Even

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    #28

    A Girl I Went To High School With Has This On Her Upper Thigh

    A Girl I Went To High School With Has This On Her Upper Thigh

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    #29

    Getting A Tattoo Of Your Newborn

    Getting A Tattoo Of Your Newborn

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    #30

    My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year

    My Uncle's New Tattoo. Christmas Will Be Awkward This Year

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    #31

    This Guy's Argyle Sock Tattoo

    This Guy's Argyle Sock Tattoo

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    #32

    Oh My

    Oh My

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    #33

    Not Sure If It's Genius Or Just Horrible

    Not Sure If It's Genius Or Just Horrible

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    #34

    Found This Gem Browsing Facebook

    Found This Gem Browsing Facebook

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    #35

    Impressive Dot Work, But Why?

    Impressive Dot Work, But Why?

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    #36

    I Think Thom Yorke Will Love It

    I Think Thom Yorke Will Love It

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    #37

    Expectations VS. Reality

    Expectations VS. Reality

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    #38

    Dude Sure Loves His Turtle

    Dude Sure Loves His Turtle

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    #39

    Interested In The Story Behind It

    Interested In The Story Behind It

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    #40

    My Mom's Ex Got A Tattoo Of Her After She Passed. I Guess I Never Realized My Mom Was An Asian Man, With 5 O'clock Shadow

    My Mom's Ex Got A Tattoo Of Her After She Passed. I Guess I Never Realized My Mom Was An Asian Man, With 5 O'clock Shadow

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    #41

    Unfortunate Tattoo Placement In An Engagement Photo

    Unfortunate Tattoo Placement In An Engagement Photo

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    #42

    Zipper Tattoo

    Zipper Tattoo

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    #43

    “My Own Design”

    “My Own Design”

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    #44

    Please Kill Me

    Please Kill Me

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    #45

    Tiger Anatomy Continues To Baffle Artists, Survey Says

    Tiger Anatomy Continues To Baffle Artists, Survey Says

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    #46

    The Concept Looked So Promising

    The Concept Looked So Promising

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